Historic Bath State Historic Site

Meander the streets of this historic waterfront community, which was the first incorporated town in NC. Home to Blackbeard the Pirate and the oldest church in North Carolina. Bath features guided tours of the Palmer-Marsh House (c. 1751), furnished Colonial home of wealthy official, and Bonner House (c. 1830), furnished home of a Bath planter. Van Der Veer House (c. 1790) is a self guided tour. Visit our on-site gift shop. The Bath State Historic Site is on the Historic Albemarle Tour.

Getting There & Details

Address
207 Carteret St. Bath, NC 27808
Phone
(252)923-3971
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/bath/bath.htm
Map
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